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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, The Rostrum | Chapter 10, Shopwindows.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gets stuck in the theater seat at the beginning of Chapter 9?
(a) Oskar.
(b) Marga.
(c) Mama.
(d) Stephan.

2. Each day, Oskar sees the school children outside. What does he feel toward these children?
(a) Appreciation.
(b) Envy.
(c) Hate.
(d) Happiness.

3. What happens after Joseph Koljaiczak hides under Anna Bronksi's skirts?
(a) The police catch him.
(b) Anna becomes pregnant with Oskar's mother.
(c) He catches a disease.
(d) Anna slaps him.

4. How does Oskar say he dealt with not being about to find him?
(a) He Cried.
(b) He talked to his mama.
(c) By drumming.
(d) He just continued searching.

5. What instrument does Mr. Meyn play?
(a) Piano.
(b) Trumpet.
(c) Drums.
(d) Guitar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Oskar describes his room in the mental hospital. How does he describe his bed?

2. What is the name of the beach Oskar, his mother, Jan Bronski, and Matzerath go to on Sundays?

3. During their conversation at the beginning of the book, where does Oskar say Bruno "derived all his inspiration"?

4. What does Oskar think is the most remarkable thing grownups ever produced?

5. Oskar describes his tin drum as the kind that is bought in what type of store?

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